Research Associate
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Before you apply
SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationRedwood City, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience2+ yrs
Department40 - R&D
Company size51–200 people
First seenOct 16, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live23h ago
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Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biological sciences or biomedical engineering
2+ years of experience in research activities including biology, imaging, or cellular analysis
Experience in various in vitro and in vivo evaluation and imaging and quantification methodologies including ELISA, fluorescent microscopy, and flow cytometry
Experience with pulsed electric field cell and tissue response
Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally
Handling of potentially hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste required
Some local or regional travel (30%)
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Skills
ELISA
fluorescent microscopy
flow cytometry
pipettors
centrifuges
fluorescence microscope
thermo cyclers
real-time PCR instruments
plate readers
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
401(k)
PTO
About the role
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The Research Associate will support the R&D Translational Science Team in executing the experiments and analyses to drive informed decisions and bring therapeutic approaches to the clinic. They are responsible for executing defined experimental tasks and analyses, as well as facilitating experimental operation, including support for various logistical, documentation, recordkeeping, biological sample processing, data analysis, and maintenance needs of the organization. They will be involved in benchtop, in vitro, small and large animal preclinical experiments, and analyses of clinical biological outputs. This is an opportunity for a motivated young scientist or engineer to enter and learn quickly about medical devices and executing in the biotech industry, quickly bringing ideas from the benchtop to the clinic.
Qualifications
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Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in biological sciences or biomedical engineering.
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Skills and Experience: 2+ years of experience in research activities including biology, imaging, or cellular analysis. Experience needed in various in vitro and in vivo evaluation and imaging and quantification methodologies required, including ELISA, fluorescent microscopy, and flow cytometry, ideally with a focus on oncologic models. Experience with pulsed electric field cell and tissue response ideal.
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Other: Some local or regional travel (30%). Handling of potentially hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste required. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally.
What you’ll do
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Collaborate with Translational, R&D, and Clinical Teams to execute foundational experimental models and methods to analyze clinical and preclinical biological endpoints
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Performing standard molecular biology techniques
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Operating laboratory equipment such as pipettors, centrifuges, fluorescence microscope, thermo cyclers, real-time PCR instruments, plate readers, and flow cytometry equipment
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Support small and large animal preclinical study execution
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Writing protocols and technical reports, organizing test results and performing data analyses
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Collaborate with supervisory personnel to develop research methods
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Generate intellectual property as results relate to new technologies and devices
Galvanize offers a robust benefits package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, 401(k), and flexible paid time off.
Galvanize Therapeutics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
About the company
About Galvanize Therapeutics
Galvanize is a biomedical platform company operating at the convergence of engineering, biology, and healthcare delivery, aiming to deliver life-changing solutions to patients and their doctors. We design and develop Pulsed Electric Field Systems to achieve meaningful and lasting therapeutic outcomes for patients.
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